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Re: My PSK & Get-Home-Bag (Lots of Pics) [Re: Endeavour Morse] #1034793 11/13/15 02:32 AM
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I've been thinking about my earlier statement reference the 511 push pack being a good PSK. It WOULD, but IF is is in addition to, to augment a GHB or BOB, then it wouldn't be all that good as it would be quite difficult to carry with a pack of some kind. SO Like Arch has described several times, a BELT ORDER would be the best way to go. It WOULD be wearable while you have on a pack and you could shed the pack without getting rid of the PSK. NOw to just find a pouch I like the size of and "Get 'er Done"!


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Re: My PSK & Get-Home-Bag (Lots of Pics) [Re: Endeavour Morse] #1034912 11/15/15 07:07 PM
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I am thinking of picking this one up for a little grey man action. Their firehose material is super durable and they seem to have great quality control.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/tradesmans-tactical-pack-72703.aspx?processor=content


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Re: My PSK & Get-Home-Bag (Lots of Pics) [Re: Endeavour Morse] #1035193 11/25/15 11:55 AM
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greaser,
Did you end up getting anything from Duluth? I've always been impressed with their catalog's and marketing, but haven't actually bought anything from them.


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Re: My PSK & Get-Home-Bag (Lots of Pics) [Re: Endeavour Morse] #1035267 11/28/15 01:50 AM
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I have a few pairs of the fire hose pants and an insulated shirt from them as well and they are holding up much better than my carhart stuff. I would say go for it.


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Re: My PSK & Get-Home-Bag (Lots of Pics) [Re: Endeavour Morse] #1037014 01/20/16 01:40 AM
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We recently got a Duluth Trading Co. store in the city I live in. I have purchased a few things to use as work cloths. So far so good. I love their Alaskan Hard Gear Pants.


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Re: My PSK & Get-Home-Bag (Lots of Pics) [Re: Endeavour Morse] #1037043 01/21/16 12:37 AM
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I have the alaskan wet weather jacket, it holds up great to 70 mph on the bike. I also have a few of the firehose pants they are fantastic, they hold up great and are comfortable.


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Re: My PSK & Get-Home-Bag (Lots of Pics) [Re: Endeavour Morse] #1037052 01/21/16 03:40 AM
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Got three pairs of the Duluth Trading Company firehose pants, great for the colder months but heavy and too warm for the summer. How tough are they? My sons cat jump on my leg while I was wearing them and the claws failed to penetrate to the skin. I've had them for 4-5 years and they show next to no wear and tear. I also sewed buttons on the pants and wear them with their suspenders/bracers, very comfortable that way.

Their "butt-naked" line of underwear is also outstanding as well as their 100% wool longjohns, when they have them in stock.

They have a shirt that they advertise as "hanger bending shirts" that are more of a jacket than a shirt.

Overall, I've been very happy with everything I've received from them.


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Re: My PSK & Get-Home-Bag (Lots of Pics) [Re: Endeavour Morse] #1037054 01/21/16 03:42 AM
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Mastiff, what's a good source for wool pants (remember I'm cheap) wink


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Re: My PSK & Get-Home-Bag (Lots of Pics) [Re: Endeavour Morse] #1037055 01/21/16 03:49 AM
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I think a good Army Surplus store is your best bet for inexpensive wool pants. They may be from a few years ago, not made in the US, and they are getting harder to find, but there are still good bargains if you can find your size. You can increase your chance of success if you are willing to buy a bit big and have them tailored too. It will add to the cost but a good tailor can fit them exactly the way you want them to fit.

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Re: My PSK & Get-Home-Bag (Lots of Pics) [Re: Endeavour Morse] #1037056 01/21/16 03:55 AM
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Thanks. Never thought of that. There is a surplus store about 60 miles from here I might have to check out when I get a chance. I wear 40X30 so maybe they'll have something. (yeah I know, I'm workin on it. I WAS a 42-44 a few months ago. smile

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Re: My PSK & Get-Home-Bag (Lots of Pics) [Re: Endeavour Morse] #1037057 01/21/16 04:13 AM
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I found a great place to buy 100% wool blankets too: Alpaca4less.com

I bought a king sized Alpaca wool blanket for my California King bed, which is a bit larger than a traditional king sized bed, and it fits amazingly well. We have about 20-25" tucked under the mattress and it's still long enough to comfortably cover the pillows. It's wide enough to drape 12-15" over the sides of the bed too.

I like sleeping in the cold so I crack a bedroom window even in the winter. I turn into a furnace when I sleep, much to my wife's delight, 'cause she hates the cold. When the temps drop into the 60's, she's breaking out the thermals.

This wool blanket, along with a sheet and a very light top blanket, keeps her toasty and me cool. I got her a mattress heater for Christmas a few years ago that she uses every night, but it's down to the lowest setting with this wool blanket.

The offering from this company are hit and miss, so if you see what you want, grab it, it may not be there next time you check. They ran some amazing discounts in December, so I got a bunch of Alpaca wool hats for Christmas stocking stuffers. Every one of the five people that received a hat raved about how comfortable and warm the alpaca wool is. I guess I should have got one for myself!


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Skunk, I'm 44-46" at the waist and 56" at the chest, so I always have problems with clothes.

That's another reason I like Duluth Trading, they have a well stocked Big and Tall section.


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